A possible improvised explosive device was found taped to the back of a courthouse in southern Kentucky town was a hoax, a report says.

The News-Democrat & Leader is reported that explosive experts were called in and the FBI was at the Logan County Justice Center in Russellville, after the possible bomb was discovered Monday morning attached to the outside of a maintenance door.

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Logan County Sheriff Wallac Whittaker said the bomb was a "hoax," however.

“The device was made up of three flare sticks and some wire,” said Whittaker. “We will be inspecting the interior of the Justice Center soon to assure safety within. An explosive team out of Louisville in on its way with dogs who are trained to sniff out explosives.